Download Cow Eye Dissection (Key)

Cow Eye Dissection
Eye muscles
Fat
Optic nerve
Sclera
EXTERIOR EYE
Along the top, bottom, and sides of the eye; thick tough bands of
pink tissue.
Yellow; surrounds back of eye; may cover some muscles
At very back of eye; pink and as thick as a pencil; may be
surrounded bv fat and muscle.
Tough, whiter outer covering of eye; easily seen at the front of eye
Clear covering at front of eye
Cornea
Label the following diagram using the table above. Draw in the places where you found fat.
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Below is a drawing of the eye with some of the more important parts numbered.
Write the names of the parts of the eye and their functions in the proper boxes.
The clue list is there to help you.
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Part Names
Lens
Retina
Ciliary Muscle
Optic Nerve
Pupil
Cornea
Iris
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Functions
Contains cells that detect light
Opening to the inner eye
Controls the size of the pupil'
Focuses image of object
Controls shape of lens
Transmits information to brain
Outermost transparent layer of eye,
begins focusing process
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Question: Flow does the eye see? Is the image that is cast on the retina at the back of the eye upright or
inverted? Draw a ray diagram to explain your observations.